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Did a Government spook just visit me?

 
Donnie_Darko
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Did a Government spook just visit me?
I'm a little weirded out right now. I just had the cable guy knock on my door and tell me he was there for a service check. Problem is, I didn't call for service.

He said they received a reading that my modem was offline or reading all zeros... some crap like that... and asked if he could come inside.

I said no, he was cool and said that's fine, but then went on trying to convince me there was a problem. I had to tell him 3 times "No".

Is that a common experience? Do they send techs unannounced to your homes if they see your modem is offline?

WTF. Seriously.

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Re: Did a Government spook just visit me?
They can tell if it's offline by looking at their computer. No need to send someone out. They can even reset it remotely if they need to.
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I had that happen to me before..

My cable company received a complaint from

The FCC that I was posting from non Working IP address.

Last Edited by Slowly awakening on 02/23/2017 04:23 PM
Evil controls the ignorant... Climate change is a hoax so is the vax you have been fear-porned into compliance!

Definition Satan from the bible: Satan (Rev 12:7) exercising his subtle (indirect) impact on heathen governments (powers) – i.e. accomplishing his hellish agenda from "behind the scenes."
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I had that happen to me before..

My cable company received a complaint from

The FCC that I was posting from non Working IP address.
 Quoting: jake


so yeah it was probably the feds
Evil controls the ignorant... Climate change is a hoax so is the vax you have been fear-porned into compliance!

Definition Satan from the bible: Satan (Rev 12:7) exercising his subtle (indirect) impact on heathen governments (powers) – i.e. accomplishing his hellish agenda from "behind the scenes."
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They can do a lot of things, and are ever becoming more crafty. I was at a bar the other night and could swear to you this gay dude who kept hitting on me was a fed. Just the comments this guy would make were too accurate and I kept getting the red flag signal repeatedly. They're always watching.pennywise
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Donnie_Darko  (OP)

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Re: Did a Government spook just visit me?
I had that happen to me before..

My cable company received a complaint from

The FCC that I was posting from non Working IP address.
 Quoting: jake


so yeah it was probably the feds
 Quoting: jake


Damn... It's rare I "download" a movie over the Bay. I have no idea what else they might be curious about.

I've never really said anything over the top here.
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Re: Did a Government spook just visit me?
They can tell if it's offline by looking at their computer. No need to send someone out. They can even reset it remotely if they need to.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 73719351


Exactly. That's why I'm suspicious. Why send a tech guy to my door. When he was trying to explain the problem, it felt like he was trying to persuade me into letting him in.

It's got me thinking...
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I had that happen to me before..

My cable company received a complaint from

The FCC that I was posting from non Working IP address.
 Quoting: jake


so yeah it was probably the feds
 Quoting: jake


Damn... It's rare I "download" a movie over the Bay. I have no idea what else they might be curious about.

I've never really said anything over the top here.
 Quoting: Donnie_Darko


I wouldnt worry about it...


Screw the feds
Evil controls the ignorant... Climate change is a hoax so is the vax you have been fear-porned into compliance!

Definition Satan from the bible: Satan (Rev 12:7) exercising his subtle (indirect) impact on heathen governments (powers) – i.e. accomplishing his hellish agenda from "behind the scenes."
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I had that happen to me before..

My cable company received a complaint from

The FCC that I was posting from non Working IP address.
 Quoting: jake


so yeah it was probably the feds
 Quoting: jake


Damn... It's rare I "download" a movie over the Bay. I have no idea what else they might be curious about.

I've never really said anything over the top here.
 Quoting: Donnie_Darko


They get close enough to you and you get dusted with poison and will die in a few days.
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They can tell if it's offline by looking at their computer. No need to send someone out. They can even reset it remotely if they need to.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 73719351


Exactly. That's why I'm suspicious. Why send a tech guy to my door. When he was trying to explain the problem, it felt like he was trying to persuade me into letting him in.

It's got me thinking...
 Quoting: Donnie_Darko
Take 5 minutes out and call your cable company
Evil controls the ignorant... Climate change is a hoax so is the vax you have been fear-porned into compliance!

Definition Satan from the bible: Satan (Rev 12:7) exercising his subtle (indirect) impact on heathen governments (powers) – i.e. accomplishing his hellish agenda from "behind the scenes."
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Did he show company ID, was he in a company vehicle?
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They can tell if it's offline by looking at their computer. No need to send someone out. They can even reset it remotely if they need to.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 73719351


Exactly. That's why I'm suspicious. Why send a tech guy to my door. When he was trying to explain the problem, it felt like he was trying to persuade me into letting him in.

It's got me thinking...
 Quoting: Donnie_Darko
Take 5 minutes out and call your cable company
 Quoting: jake


Great idea. Will report back.
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Everyone I know with cable or internet issues has to call and wait for service.
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Did he show company ID, was he in a company vehicle?
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It was a Charter van, but he didn't have a Charter logo, unless the badge around his neck was covering it. The badge actually had a lot of writing on it and there was no Charter logo large enough to stick out to the eye.

My auto alert immediately went off and I tried to catch clues around me, but I didn't get a good look at any of the writing on the badge.
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02/23/2017 04:46 PM
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LOL...

They did send someone out. He was a front line man and noticed there might be issues. No mystery. Thanks for the help guys.


Guess 14 years of GLP does a real number on your head.

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Thanks for the suggestion Kraut

cheers
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LOL...

They did send someone out. He was a front line man and noticed there might be issues. No mystery. Thanks for the help guys.


Guess 14 years of GLP does a real number on your head.

12mad
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Better to be the victor and not the victim!

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That's happened around here in Maryland. When it does people get beat nearly to death and robbed of precious goods. I'd report to police asap.
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Re: Did a Government spook just visit me?
I'm a little weirded out right now. I just had the cable guy knock on my door and tell me he was there for a service check. Problem is, I didn't call for service.

He said they received a reading that my modem was offline or reading all zeros... some crap like that... and asked if he could come inside.

I said no, he was cool and said that's fine, but then went on trying to convince me there was a problem. I had to tell him 3 times "No".

Is that a common experience? Do they send techs unannounced to your homes if they see your modem is offline?

WTF. Seriously.

vodka5
 Quoting: Donnie_Darko


Its part of a spy program they used to go by different names like operation bright eyes. Web search "cable operation bright eyes"
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02/23/2017 04:59 PM
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More likely is to case your place for a burglary. Or rob you once let in.
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Re: Did a Government spook just visit me?
I'm a little weirded out right now. I just had the cable guy knock on my door and tell me he was there for a service check. Problem is, I didn't call for service.

He said they received a reading that my modem was offline or reading all zeros... some crap like that... and asked if he could come inside.

I said no, he was cool and said that's fine, but then went on trying to convince me there was a problem. I had to tell him 3 times "No".

Is that a common experience? Do they send techs unannounced to your homes if they see your modem is offline?

WTF. Seriously.

vodka5
 Quoting: Donnie_Darko


Its part of a spy program they used to go by different names like operation bright eyes. Web search "cable operation bright eyes"
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 72170638


Holy crap AC, this is news to me. This part is jaw droppping:

"In the first phase of the program, about 500 of the cable company’s technicians will receive crime-watch training." .....

"The goal is to train field employees to recognize suspicious behavior and to quickly report possible criminal activities to the appropriate authorities." ...


“Operation Bright Eyes really gives us the chance to take a proactive role in public safety and address a true community concern,” division president Kevin Hyman said in a statement. “We’re not asking our people to be vigilantes or put themselves in harm’s way. We’re merely deploying 500 extra sets of eyes and ears to help keep our neighborhoods and residents safe.”

[link to www.multichannel.com]

An extra 500 extra sets of eyes and ears IN DISGUISE to make us all safe.


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Read The Pricker. After the computers were invented this freed thousands of federal employees to go into the field and infiltrate the civilian populace. Everyone is a fucking Fed. Get that in your head.

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Serial killer, if you would have let him in, you'd be dead now.
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Serial killer, if you would have let him in, you'd be dead now.
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^This could definitely happen.
There's a 95% chance you are a candy ass uniparty tory.
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Serial killer, if you would have let him in, you'd be dead now.
 Quoting: Perpetual Active Shooter Drill



Glad I have 2 large dogs that were raising heck. He was black and seemed nervous about them.
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Re: Did a Government spook just visit me?
I'm a little weirded out right now. I just had the cable guy knock on my door and tell me he was there for a service check. Problem is, I didn't call for service.

He said they received a reading that my modem was offline or reading all zeros... some crap like that... and asked if he could come inside.

I said no, he was cool and said that's fine, but then went on trying to convince me there was a problem. I had to tell him 3 times "No".

Is that a common experience? Do they send techs unannounced to your homes if they see your modem is offline?

 Quoting: Donnie_Darko


Doubtful. Did he look ex-military?

They can enter your home at will using the Patriot act so there's no need for any cloak and dagger BS.
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dont know. i do know thats never happened to me, and if it did id probably tell them gets to steppin too. you dont come to my place uninvited, if you do dont expect a warm welcome.
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Hell they sent a state trooper to my house dressed as a ups man.fuckin moron.
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They can tell if it's offline by looking at their computer. No need to send someone out. They can even reset it remotely if they need to.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 73719351


Exactly. That's why I'm suspicious. Why send a tech guy to my door. When he was trying to explain the problem, it felt like he was trying to persuade me into letting him in.

It's got me thinking...
 Quoting: Donnie_Darko


Was he real young? Have black eyes? I mean, completely black?





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